Phrases & Expressions

in a state of having lost all hope

• He sat in despair, unable to move.
• She wept in despair.

Used to state the most important or basic part of a situation.

• In essence, we agree.
• In essence, the plan is simple.

chasing or trying to achieve

• In pursuit of happiness.
• Police in pursuit of suspect.

The distress call made when the fuel left on landing would be below the final reserve.

• The pilot declared MAYDAY fuel because the reserve fuel was almost used up.
• After the long hold, the crew had to report MAYDAY fuel to the controller.

A payment term indicating that the full amount of an invoice is due within 30 days from the invoice date.

• The invoice states 'Net 30' payment terms.
• We offer net 30 for approved accounts.

Because of a strong moral belief or rule that you have.

• I refused on principle.
• On principle, he doesn't lie.

Of an option, worth nothing if used now, because the market price is worse than the agreed price.

• The call option is out of the money because the share price is below the strike price.
• Most of his options expired out of the money.

A radio urgency signal showing that the message concerns a protected medical transport aircraft.

• The air ambulance began its call with the signal PAN PAN MEDICAL.
• PAN PAN MEDICAL tells everyone on the frequency that a medical transport is involved.

To show respect or express sympathy, especially at a funeral or when visiting someone important.

• Many people came to pay their respects to the late president.
• We went to pay our respects at the memorial service.

Said by a pilot to report that the runway can now be seen.

• At two hundred feet the captain called "runway in sight" and continued to land.
• The tower asked us to report runway in sight.